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BMW 4-Series vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 4-Series vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,285

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $7,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,965

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $7,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520122012
Model4-Series4-Series4-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim428i435iM4128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,750 $46,250 $64,200 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $38,170 $43,230 $59,745 $28,885 $36,335
Navigation system 2,150 2,150   2,150 2,150
Premium Package 2,200 2,200   3,400 1,750
Cold Weather Package 700 700   700 550
M Sport Line 3,400 3,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550
Executive Package     4,000    
Leather seating surfaces     0    
Wood trim     0    
Sunroof     0    
BMW Assist       650 650
Sport Package       1,300  
6-speed manual       0  
Convenience Package       1,650  
App support       250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Heated steering wheel       190  
M Sport Package         1,300
Obstacle detection, rear         380
Proximity key         500
Navigation system 1,955 1,955   1,955 1,955
Premium Package 2,000 2,000   3,095 1,595
Cold Weather Package 635 635   635 500
M Sport Line 3,095 2,730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500
Executive Package     3,640    
Leather seating surfaces     0    
Wood trim     0    
Sunroof     0    
BMW Assist       590 590
Sport Package       1,185  
6-speed manual       0  
Convenience Package       1,500  
App support       230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Heated steering wheel       175  
M Sport Package         1,185
Obstacle detection, rear         345
Proximity key         455
Options (change) 9,000 8,600 4,550 11,190 8,430
Options (change) 8,185 7,820 4,140 10,185 7,675
Destination 995 995 995 895 895
Total Price $50,745 $55,845 $69,745 $43,285 $48,625
Total Invoice $47,350 $52,045 $64,880 $39,965 $44,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,615
Model Year20152015201520122012
Model4-Series4-Series4-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim428i435iM4128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$50,745$55,845$69,745$43,285$48,625
Adjustments for Features-825-825-2,22500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,920$55,020$67,520$43,285$48,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,100$17,600$0$5,340
Total Invoice$47,350$52,045$64,880$39,965$44,905
Adjustments for Features-770-769-2,07000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,580$51,276$62,810$39,965$44,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,696$16,230$0$4,940

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20152015201520122012
Model4-Series4-Series4-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim428i435iM4128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200  
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear spoiler    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0 $0
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50  
Total Value of Features$1,900$1,900$3,300$1,075$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$825$2,225$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-770-769-2,07000

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20152012
Model4-Series1-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in104.7 in
Length182.6 in172.2 in
Width71.9 in68.8 in
Height54.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested3980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1580100%
Total Not Requested00%

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